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Re: Ventura Mk. II RAF Revell 1/48
Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2017 11:05 pm
by Stikpusher
LyleW wrote:found the obs dome. it is firmly ( I hope) in place. still looking for the tailwheel piece. Fuselage is together, a bit of PPP applied and I quit, to let that dry overnight. It would be nice if the designers would anticipate ham-handed builders.
What, and deprive all within earshot of my colorful vocabulary lessons???
I'm really glad you found that dome... wheels are usually a bit more resilient. BTW, I love the tale of the D.C.-3 nose gear collapse. Although, IIRC, didn't the Navy modify their R4Ds late in service life to have that set up, along with new engines?
Re: Ventura Mk. II RAF Revell 1/48
Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2017 4:50 am
by Stuart
LyleW wrote:found the obs dome. it is firmly ( I hope) in place. still looking for the tailwheel piece. Fuselage is together, a bit of PPP applied and I quit, to let that dry overnight. It would be nice if the designers would anticipate ham-handed builders.
That's why I like older kits with a lower parts count - less to loose to the carpet monster
Re: Ventura Mk. II RAF Revell 1/48
Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2017 6:32 am
by LyleW
portman wrote:LyleW wrote:found the obs dome. it is firmly ( I hope) in place. still looking for the tailwheel piece. Fuselage is together, a bit of PPP applied and I quit, to let that dry overnight. It would be nice if the designers would anticipate ham-handed builders.
That's why I like older kits with a lower parts count - less to loose to the carpet monster
Yeah, but I still manage to mess something up. I have hardwood laminate in my room. Makes it easier to find stuff.
Re: Ventura Mk. II RAF Revell 1/48
Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2017 9:55 am
by LyleW
Waings is on! Oh, furnace died last night, too......
Fit is nice. I like how they did this.
Re: Ventura Mk. II RAF Revell 1/48
Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2017 9:58 am
by Gary Brantley
[quote="LyleW"]Waings is on!
Oh, furnace died last night, too......
Fit is nice. I like how they did this.
When it rains, it pours Lyle! Furnace out sounds like money going out too. But, on the bright side, your model is coming right along. Work faster, you'll warm right up!!
Re: Ventura Mk. II RAF Revell 1/48
Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2017 10:04 am
by LyleW
Got my space heater goin', I'm good. Furnace just got fixed. It was just the ignitor - Probably still a couple hunnert. Oh well. Stayed warm enough outside.
Re: Ventura Mk. II RAF Revell 1/48
Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2017 10:41 am
by Gary Brantley
Ya caught a break brother. Model on!
Re: Ventura Mk. II RAF Revell 1/48
Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2017 12:12 pm
by Stuart
That's looking good Lyle - good(ish) news on the heating.
Re: Ventura Mk. II RAF Revell 1/48
Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2017 12:13 pm
by LyleW
Texgunner wrote:Ya caught a break brother. Model on!
Yup. Under 200.
Re: Ventura Mk. II RAF Revell 1/48
Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2017 9:25 am
by LyleW
Not much going on. Got the tail glued and I'm getting ready to start masking the nose. I forget who said to remove the extra from around the individual masks - would help you see them better. Whomever did these for the Revell kit, made the backer the same color as the mask material. Not nice, people.
Hit the seam with some Future so I can glue it up.
Gave up on finding the tailwheel after what "stub" that was left departed said model. I hope to be able to drill it out, clip the new piece and do the same.
I've also had some issues with the seams popping open. I am using Tenax. I guess I'm holding them to tight and not enough space for the glue to wick in the seam.